Story Tips for Local News Media - 12/05/97

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EVENTS WISH PRESIDENT GEE FAREWELL-- As President Gee enters his
last month as head cheerleader at Ohio State, he will attend five
public events. In his final speeches, Gee plans to reflect on the
University's progress during his tenure, and its promise for the
21st century. Here are the dates:
-Dec. 5, Student Send-off, 7 p.m., Ohio Union West Ballroom. 
Sponsored by  Undergraduate Student Government, 292-2101.
-Dec. 10, Luncheon Speech, noon, Columbus Metropolitan Club, 136
E. Broad St., $20, reservations required, 841-8742.  Sponsored by
the College of  Humanities, 292-1882.
-Dec. 11, The Last Lecture, 4 p.m., Wexner Film/Video Theater.
Sponsored by Mortar Board, 292-2101.
-Dec. 12, Commencement Speech, 9 a.m., St. John Arena.  Contact
Office of Special Events, 292-9051.
-Dec. 18, Staff Farewell, 4-6 p.m., with a brief program at 5
p.m., Wexner Center.  Sponsored by the University Staff Advisory
Committee, 688-USAC.

HOLIDAY SAFETY FOR BABIES--Dec. 7.  Through its Health For Life
programs and classes, The Ohio State University Medical Center
offers education programs to the Columbus community. Holiday
Safety for Babies gives parents information about safety issues
when decorating for the holidays with small children around.  The
program begins at 7 p.m. Dec. 7 at Babies